David Nordlund Obituary

David Carl Nordlund, aged 80, passed away on Sunday, Oct 1, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Dave was a highly educated and accomplished individual Born on July 4, 1943, to Sigurd Carl "Sig" and Helen Augusta (Depner) Nordlund, he was raised in Billings and graduated from Billings Central Catholic High in 1961 Dave continued his education and earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from Eastern Montana College (now known as Montana State University) in Billings Following college, Dave initially taught biology and coached basketball at Shepherd High School He then was principal of Elysian Elementary School for two years After teaching for a few years, Dave enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, where he served his country with distinction, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Marine Corps Reserves He continued to serve in the Marine Corps League Detachment 659 and was promoted to Full Colonel On Dec 26, 1966, David married Lana Helgeson in Billings They resided in Billings and had two children: Heidi and Paul After 25 years of marriage, Dave and Lana divorced Dave worked in communications his entire life and was an expert in the field He started selling two-way radios and then, as technology advanced, he began selling cell phones He worked in management for Motorola and Verizon for many years before he retired In 1985, Dave moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he became an active community member He married Helen Laurente on Aug 6, 2018, and became a beloved member of her family Dave was a VFW and American Legion member in Sioux Falls and a member of the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club and the Dakota Region Porsche Club Dave enjoyed driving sports cars, fishing with his grandson and riding his motorcycle Dave also served the veteran community every year by assisting in fundraisers such as the air show Dave was a man of great character and will be sorely missed by his wife, Helen of Sioux Falls; daughter Heidi Weelborg of Houston, Texas; son Paul Nordlund of Sioux Falls; two grandchildren, Christian Weelborg and Bridgette Weelborg; one great-grandson, Elijah; and his first wife, Lana Smith of Sioux Falls He is also survived by two brothers, Ron (Patty) Nordlund of Billings and John Nordlund of Billings Dave was predeceased by his parents, Sig and Helen Nordlund; his sister, Jean (Nordlund) Laughrin; and infant son in 1967 Funeral services will be held at 1 p m Wednesday, Oct 11, at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S Main Ave A second service will be at 11 a m Friday, Oct 13, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave in Billings, and interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Billings To to the family or in memory of David Carl Nordlund, please